A question we get asked all the time: Constant itching is driving them crazy, itch is everywhere around arms, down there, legs. It is driving me nuts, I have rashes because of this itch. I am fed up with this itch, I have tried antibiotics, antibiotic creams but nothing is working, and nothing seems to […]
Tinea Versicolor
A condition which is often confused with vitiligo or other common conditions which affect the pigmentation of the skin but which is actually caused by a yeast infection is, Tinea Versicolor. This is also often referred to as Pityriasis versicolor, Dermatomycosis furfuracea or Tinea flava. The reason for Tinea versicolor often being mistaken for vitiligo […]
Skin Yeast Infections Can Affect You Systemically
Skin Yeast Infections Can Affect you Systemically The common types of skin yeast infections can often affect other parts of the body as well, especially if the condition is allowed to remain for some time going into a chronic phase. For example, you may have a severe case of athlete’s feet and develop bloating, gas, […]
Ringworm
Ringworm (Tinea corpora) This is probably one of the most misdiagnosed yeast skin infections I have seen, commonly viewed as eczema in children. Ringworm is caused by a microscopic fungus, not an actual worm. Many people worry a great deal about the term “ringworm”, and actually believe they have a worm problem. This is not […]
Candida Yeast Infection Skin Problems
What many people fail to realize is that yeasts and bacteria reside all over the skin. Often, although we have a general aversion to bacteria these days, these organisms act in a protective capacity. The skin, although it can make a pretty outer shell, is actually the largest organ of the body and is constantly […]